Seminar: Digital Norway – built on international standards

In connection with the annual meeting of the world's largest IT committee, ISO/ IEC JTC1, Standards Norway is arranging a seminar on how international standards can forward digitalization in Norway. Public and private services are to be simplified and new initiatives are underway in business and industry to ensure international competitive power. This means we need common international standards that help us “stay on the same page” and to safeguard requirements for security and privacy across borders.

The seminar will showcase examples of Norwegian companies that have formulated their business ideas around international standards and who have increased their competitive power as a result. International and Norwegian experts will also be participating.

1200-1300 Lunch

1300 - 1310 Greetings

1310 - 1400 Teaching with Technology

A significant part of all our lives is given to education. In a mobile and technology-oriented society, there is considerable demand for interoperability between numerous systems in schools, society and business, both domestically and internationally. Norway is at the forefront when it comes to the development and utilization of teaching technology. Why have we decided to commit to international standardisation efforts?

1400 – 1500 Smart Cities

An ever-growing number of people live in cities and urban areas, and efforts are being undertaken both at home and abroad to make cities smarter and more sustainable. But what is a “smart city”, and how can this be measured? Can standardization help?

Speakers:

Trond Hovland, Head of ITS Norway and Sector Chair ICT, Standards Norway

1500 – 1515 Break

1515 – 1635 ICT Security

The norwegian vulnerability assessment committee (“Sårbarhetsutvalget”) recommends the use of internationally recognized standards to achieve effective security levels in Norwegian businesses. ISO enables the flow of knowledge and transfer of experience across different communities, sectors and countries. Why do we need international standards for ICT security?

1635 – 1710 Big Data

We gather and use vast and varied amounts of data which is constantly changing. This phenomenon, known as Big Data, presents society with opportunities as well as challenges. How can international standards contribute to simpler management of data volumes?

Speakers:

Arne J. Berre, Chief Scientist Sintef ICT

Thomas Kolbjørn Becke, Management Consultant, Capgemini

Wo Chang, Digital Data Advisor at National Institute of Standards and Technology

1710 – 1715 Summary

To participate at the seminar is free of charge. Deadline for registration is Friday 4 November at 1200.